I was under the impression that a JD is at the same level as a professional degree, which places it at (or slightly below, depending on who you ask) the level o

I was under the impression that a JD is at the same level as a professional degree, which places it at (or slightly below, depending on who you ask) the level of a master's degree. There is a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree, but it's more academic.